Workers fix a lightpost, one of many that will illuminate the vast grounds receiving the millions of Hindu devotees that will congregate here for the next couple of months to celebrate the Kumbh Mela, in Allahabad on January 13, 2013. Worshippers, believe a dip in the holy waters cleanses them of their sins. The Kumbh Mela in northern India, starting on January 14 and stretching over 55 days, attracts ash-covered holy men who run into the frigid waters, a smattering of international celebrities, as well as millions upon millions of ordinary Indians to Allahabad. less

Workers fix a lightpost, one of many that will illuminate the vast grounds receiving the millions of Hindu devotees that will congregate here for the next couple of months to celebrate the Kumbh Mela, in ... more

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Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestor holds a petrol bomb during clashes with riot police following the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of Manama. Abdullah, 88, died at hospital after developing respiratory complications and his relatives claim that his death is due to the inhalation of poisonous tear gas that riot police used during a protest in October 2012. less

Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestor holds a petrol bomb during clashes with riot police following the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of Manama. Abdullah, ... more

The landmark "Tiger & Turtle" sculpture that resembles a roaller coaster is pictured at the former zinc smeltery's grounds Krupp Mannesmann in the Angerpark in Duisburg-Wanheim on January 13, 2013. 120 tons of galvanised steel are mounted and welded for the sculpture on the heap. The walkway area will amount to 220 metres including 249 steps. less

The landmark "Tiger & Turtle" sculpture that resembles a roaller coaster is pictured at the former zinc smeltery's grounds Krupp Mannesmann in the Angerpark in Duisburg-Wanheim on January 13, 2013. 120 tons ... more

Bahraini Shiite Muslim women take part in the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of Manama. Abdullah, 88, died at hospital after developing respiratory complications and his relatives claim that his death is due to the inhalation of poisonous tear gas that riot police used during a protest in October 2012. less

Bahraini Shiite Muslim women take part in the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of Manama. Abdullah, 88, died at hospital after developing respiratory ... more

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Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestors cover their faces to protect themselves from tear gas during clashes following the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of Manama. Abdullah, 88, died at hospital after developing respiratory complications and his relatives claim that his death is due to the inhalation of poisonous tear gas that riot police used during a protest in October 2012. less

Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestors cover their faces to protect themselves from tear gas during clashes following the funeral of Habib Ebrahim Abdullah on January 13, 2013 in the village of Malikiyah, south of ... more

A relative of the Costa Concordia shipwreck's victims touches a commemorative plaque bearing the names of the 32 people who lost their lives in the disaster, in the Tuscan island Isola del Giglio, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Survivors of the Costa Concordia shipwreck and relatives of the 32 people who died marked the first anniversary of the grounding Sunday. The first event of Sunday's daylong commemoration was the return to the sea of part of the massive rock that tore into the hull of the 112,000-ton ocean liner on Jan. 13, 2012 and remained embedded as the vessel capsized along with its 4,200 passengers and crew. less

A relative of the Costa Concordia shipwreck's victims touches a commemorative plaque bearing the names of the 32 people who lost their lives in the disaster, in the Tuscan island Isola del Giglio, Italy, ... more

A child sleeps on his father's shoulder during the fools parade in Elzach, Germany, Sunday Jan. 13, 2013. Every three to four years, the 'fools' of that region parade in traditional costumes.

A child sleeps on his father's shoulder during the fools parade in Elzach, Germany, Sunday Jan. 13, 2013. Every three to four years, the 'fools' of that region parade in traditional costumes.

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Devotees perform rituals in a natural hot water spring near the banks of the Sutlej River as part of the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti at Tattapani, about 52 kilometers (33 miles) from Shimla, on January 13, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus are taking ritualistic dips across the country in observance of the festival. less

Devotees perform rituals in a natural hot water spring near the banks of the Sutlej River as part of the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti at Tattapani, about 52 kilometers (33 miles) from Shimla, on January ... more

Indian Army soldiers march during during army day parade, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country.

Indian Army soldiers march during during army day parade, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country.

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Devotees pray while taking a dip at the Sangham or confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges river at day break at the Kumbh Mela celebration in Allahabad on January 13, 2013. The Kumbh Mela in northern India, starting January 13 and stretching over 55 days, attracts ash-covered holy men who run into the frigid waters, a smattering of international celebrities, as well as millions upon millions of ordinary Indians to Allahabad, at the confluence of the rivers Yamuna and Ganges. less

Devotees pray while taking a dip at the Sangham or confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges river at day break at the Kumbh Mela celebration in Allahabad on January 13, 2013. The Kumbh Mela in northern India, ... more

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A Bangladeshi Muslim prays during the last day of the three-day Islamic Congregationn on the banks of the River Turag in Tongi, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The gathering, held each year since 1966, aims to revive the tenets of Islam and promote peace through prayer. less

A Bangladeshi Muslim prays during the last day of the three-day Islamic Congregationn on the banks of the River Turag in Tongi, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The gathering, held ... more

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The handout photo taken on January 9, 2013, and posted by Perth Weather Live shows a towering red dust storm over the ocean ahead of the cyclone approaching Onslow on the West Australian coast. Tug boat worker Brett Martin, who captured the fearsome pictures 25 nautical miles from the town of Onslow, reported conditions were glassy and flat before the storm hit late on January 9. But when the wild weather arrived, the swell lifted to two metres, winds increased to 40 knots and visibility was reduced to 100 metres. less

The handout photo taken on January 9, 2013, and posted by Perth Weather Live shows a towering red dust storm over the ocean ahead of the cyclone approaching Onslow on the West Australian coast. Tug boat worker ... more

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Italian police officers stop members of a group of four women who went topless to protest the Vatican's opposition to gay marriage, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Police quickly took the women away, and the pope appeared not to have been disturbed as he delivered his traditional prayer from his studio window overlooking the piazza. On their bare backs, the women had painted slogans "In Gay We Trust," and "Shut Up. less

Italian police officers stop members of a group of four women who went topless to protest the Vatican's opposition to gay marriage, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Police quickly ... more

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